I'm 50, and just joined a gym for the first time. I need some pointers on a good workout.
Firstly, again I am 50, in relatively good health. I have jogged regularly for the past ten years, usually averaging about 10-15km a week (though that can fluctuate to a lot less some weeks). Due to the horrid heat, I've finally slapped down some money for a monthly gym membership so that i can run on a treadmill in glorious air conditioned comfort.
Anyway, I have been a few times and the indoor running is indeed great. I see the weights and the workout machines and would like to work on my whole body, but don't know where to start. Actually I did try out various machines two days ago and my muscles are pretty sore; I'm thinking I probably overdid it somewhat.
So my question is: what are some good workouts for 50 year old men such as myself? I've got the running part down, but weights? Machines? To be clear my goals here are to a) lose maybe 10-15 pounds of fat, mostly the soft belly and love handles, while simultaneously b) getting as close to a six-pack as I can, and c) hopefully filling out my pecs and arms. I am not expecting to get ripped, just nicely toned. And yes, I know that most of the work of losing weight comes from diet, and I am working on that as well. I know a personal trainer would be best, but I'm not going that route, at least for now.
So weights? Machines? Where do I start? What routines would be good for an absolute gym beginner |
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